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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 430.52 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 430.52 and 187.65 is: 258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 430.52 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/430.52 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 430.52 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 80,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,786.14/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.87

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